1.77ct Round Red Rhodolite Garnet

This stone is a 1.77ct red round cut rhodolite garnet. It would make an outstanding ring or center stone. It was mined in Northeast Tanzania. This is also a perfect stone for someone looking to add a rhodolite to their gemstone collection.

Rhodolite garnet is named after the North Carolina mountain Rhododendron flower. Most of the world's current production comes from Tanzania. Rhodolite is readily available in smaller sizes, but finding clean pieces over 5ct without extinction of color is increasingly difficult. Rhodolites full color range includes light to dark purplish red through reddish purple, although, it is generally classified as a red garnet. Rhodolite is a US birthstone for January.

It is recommended to clean your rhodolite with warm, soapy water. Ultrasonic cleaning is usually safe, however, you should never steam clean a rhodolite as all garnet is susceptible to thermal shock (a rapid change of temperature).